During the pandemic I was forced to figure out how to transition from working out at my local gym to doing at home workouts. I now do a hybrid version of working out between home and at the gym. Home workouts are perfect for busy people and I am goin...
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Equipment
Nutrition
Good Reading Material
Motivation
Workouts
Equipment
Essential equipment for a good at home workout
No need for multiple sets of free weights. Taking up less space and saving you money in the long run. 25lb max so perfect for lighter lifters.
Adjustable Dumbbells 25LB Max
Abs are essential to at home workouts, which will require a thick sturdy yoga mat.
Extra Thick High Density Anti-Tear Yoga Mat
Perfect for mix together, pre-workout, protein or any other mixtures you take for your workout.
BlenderBottle Classic Shaker Bottle
Alternative to dumbbells and potentially cheaper if you are only buying 1 or 2 weights.
Kettlebell Vinyl Coated Cast Iron
Additional alternative to any sort of free weights for lifting purposes.
Resistance Bands with Handles & Door Anchor
Resistance bands perfect for lower body workouts.
WALITO Resistance Bands for Legs and Butt
Great for stability and ab workouts!
Yoga Ball
Nutrition
Tips to nutrition and understanding how it works
This macro calculator is perfect for helping you figure out diet and what you should be eating.
Macro Calculator: Count Your Macros Like a Pro!
Free website that helps to keep track of the food you are eating and the macros associated with each. Other feature for you to explore as well
Calorie Tracker & BMR Calculator to Reach Your Goals | MyFitnessPal
Don't be intimidated by the title this book has SO many good recipes not just for body builders. Not just recipes, also explains nutrition in depth.
The Bodybuilder's Kitchen: 100 Muscle-Building Recipes
Great for making smoothies. Comes with portable cups and lids.
magic bullet Blender, Small, Black, 11 Piece Set
If you are looking to build muscle, I would recommend this protein powder. Comes in many flavors and can buy it in larger or smaller quantities.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein
Creatine is used to hold water in your muscles to ultimate help in quicker repair and recovery.
I haven't made all of these because I tend to stick with fruit flavored smoothies but the Pineapple Green Smoothie is one of my favorites on this list.
34 Easy Smoothie Recipes That Are Healthy Weight Loss Breakfasts
Pre-made meal subscription. Great for if you are constantly on the go, these are essential TV dinners but healthier.
Factor
Good Reading Material
Some books I found helping in switching my mindset
Explains the power of habits and how we can adjust our habits to benefit our lives.
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do
This book will explain how short workouts can be just as good, if not better than standard workouts. It also gives you 12 HIIT (high-intensive interval training) workouts you can put to use at home.
The One-Minute Workout: Smarter, Faster, Shorter
This book is basically a “how to” on staying motivated during workouts as well as keeping the motivation over time.
No Sweat: Simple Science of Lifetime Fitness
Motivation
Various things I find inspirational when looking for motivation to get my workout done.
My Motivation Playlist I have been adding to over the years on spotify
My Motivation Playlist
Motivational speeches by some of the best motivational speakers that they turned into short podcast episodes
Motivation Daily by Motiversity
More motivational speeches in case you do not have spotify
Motiversity
Workouts
Workouts I have followed and used in the past that have shown me quality results
Especially like her ab workouts, but she has a lot of various at home workouts as well as a mobile app you can use.
MadFit
Great channel for beginners. Typically 30 min workouts, that will work up a good sweat! Quick and easy.
POPSUGAR Fitness
A lot of content to sift through on this page but she has a series of 10 minute workouts that are perfect for people on the go!
